MDS Validator

The MDS Validator is an extensible, web-based application for determining the validity of large data sets. It ensures that large data sets passed between submitters and receivers are valid and consistent, according to a set of rules. These rules ensure that data is

Formatted correctly, as per a specification;

Internally consistent (that is, the data appears to be logical and coherent).

The value of the MDS Validator is that very large data sets – such as health records – can be efficiently and effectively examined for validity prior to acceptance.

This reduces errors, lowers costs, and improves the accuracy and effectiveness of subsequent reporting and decision making.